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Title: Bryn Mawr
Description: Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Photographer's blindstamp on mount., Oblique view of the south side of the Gothic Revival-style station. Three men stand on the platform facing the tracks. The station was constructed in 1869 after designs by Joseph M. Wilson for the straightened route between Ardmore and Rosemont. Demolished in 1963.
Creator: Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917, photographer., creator
Date: [ca. 1875]
Location: stereo - Gutekunst - Views [P.9058.43]

Title: Geo. Vaux & Ralf in Vaux's backyard, [Bryn Mawr, Pa.]
Description: Glass negative showing Marriott C. Morris' third cousin George Vaux wearing a bowler hat and long coat kneeling down to shake hands with Ralf, a medium-sized brown dog crouching on its hind legs. Ralf wears a wide collar and tilts his head slightly to look at Vaux. A fence bordered by bare shrubs runs behind Vaux., Photographer remarks: One of sample plates. Finished by Carbutt., Time: P.M., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: February, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.830]

Title: Out Vaux's 3rd story back window, [Bryn Mawr, Pa.]
Description: Glass negative showing a series of buildings in Bryn Mawr seen from the third-story window of Marriott C. Morris' third cousin George Vaux's home. One of the buildings on the left has a dome and a building on the right has various rooftop finials in the shape of crosses., Photographer remarks: One of sample plates [furnished by Carbutt]., Time: PM, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: February, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.831]

Title: [Out Vaux's 3rd story back window, Bryn Mawr, Pa.]
Description: Glass negative showing a series of buildings in Bryn Mawr seen from the third-story window of Marriott C. Morris' third cousin George Vaux's home. One of the buildings on the left has a dome and a building on the right has various rooftop finials in the shape of crosses., Same., Photographer remarks: Another of the sample plates [furnished by Carbutt]., Time: PM, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: February, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.832]

Title: Taylor College, Bryn Mawr from N.W
Description: Glass negative showing Taylor College, a large three-story stone builidng with a steeply pointed roof and a clock tower at Bryn Mawr. Founded in 1885, Bryn Mawr was the first women’s college to offer graduate education through Ph.Ds. This private liberal arts college, originally affiliated with Quakers, became non-denominational in 1893. Bryn Mawr was also the first United States college to offer doctorates in social work. Men have been admitted as graduate students since 1931., Photographer remarks: Dark place in centre of building caused by uneven development. V[Varnished], Time: 5:15 PM, Light: Bright, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 3, 1883
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.63]

Title: Bryn Mawr Hotel from Morris Ave
Description: Glass negative showing Bryn Mawr Hotel, a large multi-story building with a prominent central spire. A smaller building and flagpole stand to the right. The Bryn Mawr or Keystone Hotel was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1871 as a summer resort. The original building was razed by fire in 1887. A second hotel was built in 1890 after the designs of Frank Furness. The mortgage, however, was eventually foreclosed and the hotel ceased operations. The Baldwin School for Girls later bought the building., Photographer remarks: Fairly good but hotel is so far off that picture is not effective. V[Varnished], Time: 5:40 PM, Light: Bright, fainter than last., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 3, 1883
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.64]

Title: Llysyfran, in an unfinished condition
Description: Glass negative showing Llysyfran, the estate of the Vaux family, under construction and surrounded by trees. The porch and various rooms are framed in lumber, but unfinished. Llysyfran was built 1882-1884 after the designs of Addison Hutton (1834-1916) for Marriott C. Morris' third cousin and Philadelphia lawyer George Vaux (1863-1927). It was torn down circa 1930s., Photographer remarks: With G.V. this time. Pretty good picture. Print in shade. V[Varnished], Time: 5:00 PM, Light: Bright, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 3, 1883
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.62]

Title: Harriton, showing old pump
Description: View of the Harriton stone residence, showing an old pump in the foreground. The datestone is visible in the gable. The initials R.E. stand for Rowland Ellis, who constructed the residence in 1704. Richard Harrison owned the property after Ellis and named it Harriton. His daugher married Charles Thomson, a member of the General Assembly and the Secretary of Congress in 1774, and moved into Harriton after they were married., Inscribed in negative: 3136., Title from negative sleeve.
Creator: Hand, Alfred, photographer
Date: ca. 1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Glass Negatives - Hand [P.9259.69]

Title: Harriton, built in 1704 by Rowland Ellis
Description: Oblique view of the Harriton stone residence, showing the front facade and side elevation with the datestone. Carved into the datestone are the initials R.E., for Rowland Ellis, who constructed the residence in 1704. Richard Harrison owned the property after Ellis and named it Harriton. His daugher married Charles Thomson, a member of the General Assembly and the Secretary of Congress in 1774, and moved into Harriton after they were married., Inscribed in negative: 3139., Title from negative sleeve.
Creator: Hand, Alfred, photographer
Date: ca. 1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Glass Negatives - Hand [P.9259.70]

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